Guests say
Rose Cottage in Strathpeffer garners praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location for scenic walks and local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-maintained property, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful touches from the owners, including welcome notes and shortbread. While one review mentions a damp smell, the majority reflect a delightful stay, making it a recommended base for exploring the Northern Highlands.
Most guests found Rose Cottage to be spotlessly clean and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay. One review mentioned a persistent bad smell, but this seems to be an isolated issue.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its convenience, quietness, and proximity to local amenities and scenic walks, making it an ideal base for exploring the Northern Highlands.
Guests describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and homely, with effective heating and a quaint atmosphere. The limited headroom in one bedroom and lack of garden are minor points in an otherwise comfortable setting.
Facilities are generally seen as good, with a well-equipped kitchen and effective heating. However, one review cites a minor problem with central heating and another mentions a bad smell affecting the use of kitchen facilities.
The owners' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating welcome notes and gifts such as wine and shortbread. While these gestures are warmly received, it's noted that such gifts are a kind bonus and not a guaranteed amenity.
About this property
A charming semi-detached stone cottage on an elevated site overlooking the pretty Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer, in the Scottish Highlands. This well-presented and most comfortable cottage would suit a small family or a couple who will simply love the quiet and convenient location of this cottage. Originally built as a farmworkers cottage, Rose Cottage has quite a bit of history and a lot of character. At ground floor level the spacious sitting room leads through to a well-equipped and homely dining room and kitchen with a door that leads to a rear hallway with an external side door. Make your way down the path and into the little sun room, away from it, just you and a good book!
The shower room and first single bedroom are also on the ground floor with a further two cottage style bedrooms on the upper floor. Strathpeffer is a popular holiday venue due to its great central location as from here visitors can head west to the Isle of Skye and explore the fabulous west coast villages or perhaps head into Inverness, just 18 miles away, and savour the delights of the city. Alternatively, why not take a trip around famous Loch Ness with a visit to the world-famous Urquhart Castle and dolphin spotting at Rosemarkie Beach being a short drive away. However staying closer to your highland cottage is also a great idea and a lovely woodland walk starts right on your doorstep.
For golfers, a course is just a short walk away and fishermen have excellent local opportunities too. Strathpeffer attracts many visitors, especially during the summer months when the local pipe band come out to play and entertain the visitors. This is a great holiday location and this welcoming stone cottage ticks all the boxes. EPC Rating: Band F
Often compared to a Bavarian Mountain resort, the picturesque spa village of Strathpeffer owes its growth to the discovery of water springs during the 1700s, and was declared in 1819 to be the healthiest drinking water in Britain! The original Spa Pavilion has been magnificently restored after a period of disuse and now serves as a venue for a variety of events, including concerts, dances, dramas and exhibitions.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single, 1 x ground floor single.
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Sun room.
Oil central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Roadside parking beside cottage.
Private enclosed courtyard.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pubs 5 mins walk.
Note: First floor bedrooms have sloping ceilings.
Note: Please be aware this property is suitable for no more than 4 persons.
This includes infants.
Note: This property does not accept commercial bookings, holiday rentals only
Nearby points of interest
- The Glen Ord Distillery
Reviews (15)
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Catherine
The location in Strathpeffer was convenient yet quiet. The house is well maintained, very clean and well-equipped. The furniture and fixtures are traditional and give the cottage a very cosy atmosphere. I would very happily make a return visit to Rose Cottage if in the area again. It offers very good value for the quality of the accommodation.
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Jo
Lovely welcome gift. Phone calls to check we were ok. Perfect base for exploring the NC 500. Extremely dog friendly lots of walks close by.
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Monika
Great localisation. We spent nice family holidays, very relaxing. We would happily to back to Rose Cottage.